Retail stories - Page 10

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.

Samsung finds key to in-store engagement through digital displays
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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As Australian retailers adapt to changing consumer trends, Samsung's Pro Display solutions aim to enhance in-store engagement and boost sales.

Infor achieves AWS competency for consumer goods sector
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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Infor has secured the AWS Consumer Goods Competency status, showcasing its expertise in enhancing operational efficiency for consumer goods brands.

Jobstreet Express celebrates a year of impact in Singapore
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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upskilling
Jobstreet Express by SEEK celebrates its first anniversary, significantly impacting semi-skilled hiring in Singapore amid ongoing workforce challenges.

Experts stress security for businesses over holiday period
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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As the holiday season approaches, security experts urge small and medium enterprises to bolster protections against potential break-ins during shutdowns.

Empowering retailers globally: ShipStation’s new Integrations and innovations for the Australian market
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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supply chain & logistics
ShipStation enhances its global footprint with new integrations and innovations aimed at empowering Australian retailers to streamline fulfilment.

Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.

Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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cloud security
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phishing
A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

Howatson unveils Plus Also Studios to enhance AI branding
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Howatson+Company has unveiled Plus Also Studios, an innovative agency that merges AI technology with creative brand asset production, led by industry experts.

Hands-on review: JBL Soundgear Sense
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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digital entertainment
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headphones
JBL's new Soundgear Sense headphones promise a blend of comfort and sound quality, retailing at NZD $200, perfect for music lovers on the go.

Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.

Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.

Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.

Sage unveils AI-driven Copilot tool for finance teams
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Sage has launched Sage Copilot in the UK and US, enhancing its Intacct platform to aid finance teams with efficient budget variance analysis.

Australian retail growth modest as sector faces challenges
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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cleantech
Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.

Enhancing customer service through AI-powered personalisation
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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As 71% of consumers now demand personalised interactions, brands must embrace AI to enhance customer service and foster deeper connections.

Teradata & AWS enhance AI integration with VantageCloud
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Teradata has unveiled a partnership with Amazon Web Services to accelerate generative AI deployment, offering over 60 use-cases for enterprises.

Teradata enhances collaboration with AWS for Gen AI use cases
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Teradata has announced a partnership with AWS to accelerate the deployment of Generative AI use cases, integrating VantageCloud with Amazon Bedrock.